The Commonwealth
The Commonwealth of Nations (often simply referred to as The Commonwealth) is a voluntary association comprising 56 independent and equal countries. While its origins lie…
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The Lake District
With the first bank holiday of the summer now upon us in the UK, travellers are setting their sights on a quintessential British escape –…
FTSE
FTSE (pronounced “footsie”) stands for Financial Times Stock Exchange and refers to a group of benchmark indices that measure the financial performance of companies listed…
The London Marathon
This upcoming weekend, tens of thousands of runners will converge on the UK’s capital to compete in one of the world’s most iconic long-distance races…
The Titanic
The fate of the Titanic is, perhaps, one of the most globally renowned maritime stories in modern history. On this day, 14th April, in 1912,…
Stately Homes
Stately homes are the epitome of British culture, namely architecture. These big beautiful houses are often located in the rolling hills of the British countryside…
April Fools’ Day
Today is 1st April, which is a special day in the UK. It’s April Fools’ Day. Loved by youngsters and pranksters across the country, April…
Conkers
Conkers is a famous childhood game that can be played in autumn in the UK. Learn all about the rules and aim, of the game in today's blog.
Autumn In The UK
Autumn is a beautiful season in the UK. Learn about life in the UK during this time of the year as well as some key vocabulary to talk about autumn.
Learn English with Books
Read our top tips on how to use books to your advantage when learning English. We discuss how to choose the right book as well as activities to do to …
Beatrix Potter
Beatrix Potter is most famous in the UK for her series, The Tales of Peter Rabbit. Learn all about this series as well as the history of Beatrix Potte…
The Bank of England
The Bank of England is the central bank to the UK and holds an important post in the financial sector. Learn all about the origins of the bank, the pu…
UK Crazes
Crazes come and go and often spread throughout the entire world. Let's take a look at some of the top crazes in the UK from the 70s to the current day…
UK Shopping Hotspots
Most people visiting the UK head to London for shopping. It's a fantastic city with so many shops on offer but it's not the only place in the UK with …
Paddington Bear
Despite coming from the jungles of Peru, Paddington Bear is synonymous with British culture, but why? Learn all about Paddington in today's blog!
Harry Potter
Most people around the world will have heard "Harry Potter". It originated right here in the UK and when travelling around the country, you can see th…
UK Currency
The UK has its own currency, the pound sterling. Learn all about the currency denominations and the history of the GBP in today's blog.
My Christmas Holidays
My Christmas holidays this year were spent abroad with my husband's family in Ecuador. We had a fabulous time and I'd love to tell you all about it - …
Top 15 British Authors
The UK has a huge number of famous authors and a long list of world-famous literary works. Learn about the most famous authors in this week's blog.
What Does The UK Government Do?
Learn about the key tasks of the UK Government as well as how they're held accountable in today's blog.
